That became painfully clear when the private breakup between DiJonai Carrington and NaLyssa Smith suddenly turned into one of the messiest public controversies the league has seen in years. Carrington publicly accused Smith, her former girlfriend and teammate, of cheating on her with multiple WNBA players. Here are some of the biggest controversies that rocked the league. RELATED CONTENT: The W Hits Different — Record-Breaking Crowds, Historic Firsts & Superstar Performances Defined The WNBA’s 2026 All-Star Weekend1. DiJonai Carrington Accuses NaLyssa Smith Of Cheating Source: Geoff Stellfox / Getty Carrington and Smith’s relationship was already well known among WNBA fans before their breakup, making Carrington’s allegations especially explosive.